Myristic Acid methyl ester

Myristic Acid methyl ester (CAS No.: 124-10-7) is a saturated fatty acid methyl ester derived from the esterification of myristic acid, commonly utilized as a biochemical tool in lipid metabolism and melanogenesis research. This small molecule has been shown to markedly induce melanin production in B16F10 melanoma cells, suggesting its involvement in the modulation of melanogenic signaling pathways, potentially including regulators such as MITF and tyrosinase-related processes, although its precise molecular targets remain to be fully elucidated. As a lipophilic ester, it may influence membrane dynamics or lipid-mediated signaling events that contribute to pigment synthesis and cellular differentiation. In vitro studies typically report activity in the low micromolar to millimolar concentration range, consistent with other fatty acid derivatives used in functional assays. Myristic Acid methyl ester is widely applied in cell-based models to investigate melanin biosynthesis, melanoma biology, and lipid-regulated signaling, and it may also serve as a reference compound in screening platforms aimed at identifying modulators of pigmentation or lipid-associated pathways, with experimental concentrations adjusted according to specific assay conditions and research objectives.